Brick Driveways

by Scott G.
(Seneca, SC)

Pine Hall Brick Permeable Clay Paver

Here's a question about brick driveways and using them on an area that is steep.

I was thinking of redoing my driveway in a tight brick design. But am concerned about traction because of the steepness. Do you feel sticking with poured concrete and trimming in brick or cobble stone is a better bet?

ANSWER

Hi Scott,Brick actually have very good traction. I like it so much better than concrete. I would go ahead and do it.

I don't know how long your driveway is, but designing it with all brick can get costly. But concrete can crack. You can create some interesting designs using a combination of brick and other materials, such as asphalt, tar and chip, or loose stone.

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